fervor

/ˈfɝ.vɚ/

UK: /ˈfɜː.və/

Fɝ · vɚ (2 syllables)

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Definition

An intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor.

Etymology

From Middle English fervour, from Old French, from Latin fervor (“a boiling or raging heat, heat, vehemence, passion”), from fervere (“to boil, be hot”); see fervent.

Example Sentences

  • "The coach trains his water polo team with fervor."
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